FIA Announces World Motor Sport Council Decisions

Hosted by FIA President Jean Todt and FIA Deputy President for Sport, Graham Stoker, the World Motor Sport Council gathered today in Saint Petersburg during the 2018 FIA Annual General Assembly for its final meeting of the year.

The following is a summary of the decisions taken during the meeting:

FIA Formula One World Championship

The 2019 season calendar was approved as follows:

17 March 2019

Australia

Melbourne

31 March 2019

Bahrain

Sakhir

14 April 2019

China

Shanghai

28 April 2019

Azerbaijan

Baku

12 May 2019

Spain

Barcelona

26 May 2019

Monaco

Monaco

9 June 2019

Canada

Montreal

23 June 2019

France

Le Castellet

30 June 2019

Austria

Spielberg

14 July 2019

Great Britain

Silverstone

28 July 2019

Germany

Hockenheim

4 August 2019

Hungary

Budapest

1 September 2019

Belgium

Spa

8 September 2019

Italy

Monza

22 September 2019

Singapore

Singapore

29 September 2019

Russia

Sochi

13 October 2019

Japan

Suzuka

27 October 2019

Mexico

Mexico City

3 November 2019

USA

Austin

17 November 2019

Brazil

São Paulo

1 December 2019

Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina

Changes to the 2019 F1 Sporting Regulations were agreed in order to:

Ensure that fuel handling procedures are the same during testing as they are during race events

Ensure that the way in which the grid is formed is clear when multiple penalties have been imposed

Keep cars under yellow flag conditions until they reach the control line after the safety car returns to the pits

Allow unrestricted CFD simulations to be carried out for the development of cars in accordance with the 2021 regulations

The Council approved the following amendments to the 2019 Technical Regulations:

Adjustments to Article 3 in order to provide more clarity in some areas, primarily related to the front wing

An adjustment to Article 4, with a weight limit increase from 740kg to 743kg

Further details will be available at fia.com

FIA World Rally Championship

The 2019 FIA World Rally Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:

27 January

Rally Monte Carlo

17 February

Rally Sweden

10 March

Rally Mexico

31 March

Rally France

28 April

Rally Argentina

12 May

Rally Chile

2 June

Rally Portugal

16 June

Rally Italy

4 August

Rally Finland

25 August

Rally Germany

15 September

Rally Turkey

6 October

Rally Great Britain

27 October

Rally Spain

17 November

Rally Australia

Competitors in the newly-created FIA WRC 2 Pro Championship are permitted to enter two R5 cars per team and must participate in a minimum of seven rounds with one car – including one event outside Europe. For the Drivers’ and Co-drivers’ Championships, the eight best scores will count towards the titles, while the highest placed car(s) in each team will score points in the FIA WRC 2 Pro Championship for Manufacturers. Competitors will have P2P status, be permitted one day of testing per event per driver, and will start in Championship order after the P1 drivers on the first day of competition. On days two and three, crews will start after the P1 group, in classification order.

The FIA WRC 2 Championship, now solely for drivers and co-drivers, will have no minimum number of events, although the first six scores from seven entered rounds will count towards the titles. Competitors will be permitted one day of pre-event testing and will start in Championship order after the P2P group, and on days two and three after the P2P group in classification order. No WRC 2 registration fee will be requested from competitors who hold a licence from the ASN of the organising country for the first event in which they participate.

An additional 10 minutes will be added to the current 30-minute midday service to give organisers the opportunity to implement promotional activities with any of the drivers.

For the purposes of cost saving, Rally Argentina and Rally Chile, and Rally Portugal and Rally Italy will be paired to enable the manufacturer teams to participate with the same chassis, engines and spare parts.

FIA World Endurance Championship

The 2019-2020 season calendar is as follows:

1 September 2019

4 Hours of Silverstone

Great Britain

6 October 2019

6 Hours of Fuji

Japan

10 November 2019

4 Hours of Shanghai

China

14 December 2019

8 Hours of Bahrain

Bahrain

1 February 2020

6 Hours of São Paulo

Brazil

TBC March 2020

1000 Miles of Sebring (8 hours)

USA

2 May 2020

6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

Belgium

13-14 June 2020

24 Hours of Le Mans

France

Success ballast will be imposed for LMGTE Am cars entered in the championship. It will be in effect at all events, except for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The ballast calculation system uses the results of previous races (if any have been held) and championship positions, provided that all cars start any given season with a ballast of 0kg.

The scale of points awarded will be updated for the 2019-2020 season to account for the introduction of 4-hour events.

Technical regulations for the top-level endurance category which will be implemented from the 2020-2021 season were approved. These are based on the innovative concept of a ‘performance window’, aimed at creating close competition between differentiated hypercar prototype designs. The regulations include:

Aerodynamics capped by regulations to control cost and ensure that performance does not compromise bodywork design

Moveable aerodynamic devices front and rear

Maximum 520kW combustion engine encouraging diversity

Front-wheel energy recovery and release system up to 200kW

Cost control measures include a five-year homologation period, and limitations on parts per season, testing, tyres and personnel.

The complete regulations are available on fia.com

FIA World Rallycross Championship

The 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:

05-06 April

Yas Marina**

Abu Dhabi

27-28 April

Catalunya Barcelona

Spain

11-12 May

Spa-Francorchamps**

Belgium

25-26 May

Silverstone*

Great Britain

15-16 June

Hell-Lanke*

Norway

06-07 July

Höljes**

Sweden

03-04 August

Trois-Rivières

Canada

31 August - 01 September

Lohéac

France

14-15 September

Riga**

Latvia

09-10 November

Cape Town**

South Africa

* Subject to ASN confirmation** Subject to circuit homologation

The Council approved a number of measures designed to more effectively control costs during the two-year transition to Electric Rallycross, including reducing the calendar to 10 rounds, a new limit on the number of personnel per team and shortening events to two days.

FIA Karting World Championship

The 2019 FIA Karting World Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:

FIA Karting World Championship – OK

5-8 September

Alahärmä

Finland

FIA Karting World Championship – Junior

5-8 September

Alahärmä

Finland

FIA Karting World Championship – KZ

19-22 September

Lonato

Italy

FIA Karting European Championship – OK

18-21 April

Angerville

France

16-19 May

Genk

Belgium

30 May - 02 June

Kristianstad

Sweden

18-21 July

Le Mans

France

FIA Karting European Championship – Junior

18-21 April

Angerville

France

16-19 May

Genk

Belgium

30 May - 02 June

Kristianstad

Sweden

18-21 July

Le Mans

France

FIA Karting European Championship – KZ

02-05 May

Wackersdorf

Germany

13-16 June

Sarno

Italy

FIA Karting European Championship – KZ2

02-05 May

Wackersdorf

Germany

13-16 June

Sarno

Italy

FIA Karting International Super Cup – KZ2

19-22 September

Lonato

Italy

FIA Karting Academy Trophy

02-05 May

Wackersdorf

Germany

13-16 June

Sarno

Italy

19-22 September

Lonato

Italy

FIA Karting Endurance Championship

26-29 September

Le Mans

France

FIA Karting European Championship - Superkart

25-27 October

Le Mans Bugatti

France

The homologation of the Mini Class, chassis, engines and tyres will also involve the ignition, the inlet silencer and the float-chamber carburettor at the same time. The homologation process will take place in 2019 for implementation on 1 January 2020.

Article Q of General Prescriptions 2.14 General Safety has been modified. With effect from 1 January 2019, the starting up, running in, warming up or testing of kart engines in the paddock and the reserved areas is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be fined at least €250 and may be disqualified in cases of repeated breach.

The free test sessions on Wednesday and Thursday at FIA Karting competitions will be discontinued from 1 January 2020.

The time penalty sanction for a front fairing in the wrong position during FIA Karting Championships, Cups and Trophies will be five seconds instead of 10 seconds, effective 1 January 2019.

FIA Formula E Championship

The 2018/19 FIA Formula E Championship season calendar is as follows:

15 December 2018

Saudi Arabia

Ad Diriyah

12 January 2019

Morocco

Marrakesh

26 January 2019

Chile

Santiago de Chile*

16 February 2019

Mexico

Mexico City

10 March 2019

China

Hong Kong

23 March 2019

China

Sanya*

13 April 2019

Italy

Rome

27 April 2019

France

Paris

11 May 2019

Monaco

Monaco

25 May 2019

Germany

Berlin

22 June 2019

Switzerland

Bern*

13 July 2019

USA

New York

14 July 2019

USA

New York

* Subject to ASN confirmation

Details relating to the new race format for the 2018/19 season were approved:

The number, duration and the minimum time of arming of ‘Attack Modes’ (during which the maximum total power increases from 200kw to 225kw), will be determined at each race by the FIA, according to the special features of the circuits, one hour before the start at the latest

The activation of the Attack Mode is forbidden in the first two laps

The number of drivers allocated FanBoost (additional extra energy of maximum 100 kJ (power minimum 240 kW, maximum 250 kW, and time to be managed by the team), will increase from three to five. The winning drivers will be allocated one boost, to be used once after the 22nd minute of the race.

For the purpose of aiding driver rescue, the use of FIA-approved biometric gloves will be mandated for all drivers during each competition and all tests which are attended by more than one team.

FIA WTCR - World Touring Car Cup

The 2019 FIA WTCR - World Touring Car Cup calendar is as follows:

07 April

Morocco

Marrakesh

28 April

Hungary

Hungaroring

12 May

Slovakia

Slovakiaring

19 May

Netherlands*

Zandvoort*

22 June

Germany

Nordschleife

07 July

Portugal

Vila Real

15 September

China

Ningbo

27 October

Japan

Suzuka

17 November

Macau

Macau

TBA

Malaysia

Sepang

* Subject to Promoter Agreement

Changes relating to points awarded after qualifying sessions were approved as follows:

After the first qualifying session:

1st: 5 points2nd: 4 points3rd: 3 points4th: 2 points5th: 1 point

After Q3 of the second qualifying session:

1st: 5 points2nd: 4 points3rd: 3 points4th: 2 points5th: 1 point

For both Drivers’ and Teams' titles, points will be awarded to the top fifteen finishers according to the following scale:

The maximum number of entries for the season will increase from 28 to 32. Only two cars per team will be permitted. Entries on a race-by-race basis will not be eligible to score points

Red flags or neutralisations in Qualifying sessions will represent (except in certain exceptional cases) the best lap of the driver causing the interruption to be deleted

The driver penalty point system will be updated to bring it in line with other major FIA championships – meaning that if a driver accrues 12 penalty points, they will be disqualified from the following race, following which 12 points will be removed from their record

FIA Formula 2 Championship

The 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship Calendar is:

29-31 March

Bahrain

Sakhir

26-28 April

Azerbaijan

Baku

10-12 May

Spain

Barcelona

23-25 May

Monaco

Monaco

21-23 June

France

Le Castellet

28-30 June

Austria

Spielberg

12-14 July

Great Britain

Silverstone

02-04 August

Hungary

Budapest

30 August - 01 September

Belgium

Spa‐Francorchamps

06-08 September

Italy

Monza

27-29 September

Russia

Sochi

29 November - 01 December

Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina

FIA Formula 3 Championship

The 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship Calendar is:

10-12 May

Spain

Barcelona

21-23 June

France

Le Castellet

28-30 June

Austria

Spielberg

12-14 July

Great Britain

Silverstone

02-04 August

Hungary

Budapest

30 August - 01 September

Belgium

Spa‐Francorchamps

06-08 September

Italy

Monza

27-29 September

Russia

Sochi

FIA European Truck Racing Championship

The calendar for the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship was confirmed as follows:

26 May

Italy

Misano

23 June

Hungary

Hungaroring

07 July

Slovakia

Slovakiaring

21 July

Germany

Nürburgring

01 September

Czech Republic

Most

15 September

Belgium

Zolder

29 September

France

Le Mans 24 Heures

06 October

Spain

Jarama

The FIA has launched a call for expressions of interest for a single fuel supplier with the goal of identifying a fuel that complies with the technical requirements, but with a specification that drastically reduces/limits the emission of smoke. The offers received will be carefully considered by the Truck Racing Commission for final decision before the start of the 2019 season.

FIA European Drag Racing Championship

The calendar for the 2019 FIA European Drag Racing Championship was confirmed as follows:

24-27 May

United Kingdom

Santa Pod Raceway

06-09 June

Sweden

Tierp Arena Dragster

05-07 July

Finland

LSK Drag Strip, Kauhava*

16-18 August

Germany

Hockenheim Grand Prix

22-25 August

Sweden

Tierp Arena Dragster

05-08 September

United Kingdom

Santa Pod Raceway

*Subject to circuit homologation

The 2019 Drag Racing Technical Regulations and Race Procedures were approved. In cooperation with the FIA Safety Commission, extensive updates have been made to the numerous safety standards contained in the regulations to introduce FIA Standards alongside those of the SFI. These regulations will be published in full on the FIA website.

FIA Regional Rally Championships

The format of the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship will be changed in 2019 to help competitors with logistics and add value to the title. Two APRC Cups, organised into smaller territories, will be held as qualifiers for a final. The APRC Asia and Pacific Cups for Drivers and Co-drivers will be held over a minimum of three events and all results will be taken into account. After participation in two rallies in an APRC Cup, drivers will automatically qualify for the final, which will be alternately hosted in a different Asia or Pacific country each year. Based on the results of the final, the following titles will be awarded:

FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-drivers

FIA Junior APRC Championship for Drivers (under the age of 28 years)

FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Manufacturers

APRC Nations Trophy

APRC Team Trophy

Competitors will also be permitted to enter categories of cars approved by ASNs holding APRC rounds.

In order to simplify the naming of titles in the FIA European Rally Championship, the FIA ERC Junior Championship U27 for Drivers will now be known as the FIA ERC 3 Junior Championship and the U28 series will become the FIA ERC 1 Junior Championship.

R4-Kit and R-GT cars will be eligible in the ERC 2 Championship from 2019.

The 2019 FIA European Rally Championship calendar is:

21-23 March

Azores Airlines Rallye**

Portugal

02-04 May

Rally Islas Canarias

Spain

24-26 May

Rally Liepaja

Latvia

28-30 June

Rally Poland

Poland

19-21 July

Rally di Roma Capitale*

Italy

16-18 August

Barum Czech Rally Zlín

Czech Republic

27-29 September

The Cyprus Rally

Cyprus

08-10 November

Rally Hungary

Hungary

* Subject to ASN confirmation** Subject to promoter agreement

The 2019 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship calendar is:

12-14 April

Rally of Otago*

New Zealand (Pacific Cup)

03-05 May

Rally of Whangarei

New Zealand (Pacific Cup)

06-07 July

Rally of Medan*

Indonesia (Pacific Cup)

03-04 August

Rally of Johor*

Malaysia (Asia Cup)

20-22 September

Rally Hokkaido

Japan (Asia Cup)

26-27 October

China Rally Longyou*

China (Asia Cup)

07-08 December

India Rally*

India (Final)

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA Middle East Rally Championship calendar is:

14-16 March

Qatar International Rally

Qatar

25-27 April

Jordan Rally

Jordan

30 August - 01 September

Rally of Lebanon

Lebanon

27-29 September

The Cyprus Rally

Cyprus

31 October - 02 November

Kuwait International Rally

Kuwait

The 2019 FIA African Rally Championship calendar is:

21-23 February

Rallye Côte D'Ivoire Bandama

Ivory Coast

26-27 April

Yorks Timbers ARC - Sabie

South Africa

07-09 June

Zambia International Rally*

Zambia

05-07 July

Safari Rally Kenya

Kenya

02-04 August

Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally*

Uganda

13-15 September

Rally of Tanzania*

Tanzania

04-06 October

Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

Rwanda

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Alpine calendar is:

12-14 April

Rally di Sanremo

Italy

10-12 May

Rallye Ain Jura

France

30 May – 01 June

Rallye du Chablais

Switzerland

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Balkan calendar is:

10-12 May

Rally Bulgaria

Bulgaria

15-16 June

Rally Esok

Turkey

28-30 June

Rally Sliven

Bulgaria

26-29 September

Rally Serbia

Serbia

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Baltic calendar is:

25-26 May

Rally Liepaja

Latvia

12-14 July

Rally Estonia

Estonia

07-09 September

East Swedish Rally*

Sweden

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Benelux calendar is:

15-16 March**

Zuiderzerally

Netherlands

16-17 March**

Herock Spa Rally

Belgium

28-29 June

Renties Ypres Rally

Belgium

13 July

GTC Rally*

Netherlands

27-28 September

East Belgian Rally

Belgium

01-03 November

Rallye du Condroz-Huy

Belgium

* Subject to ASN confirmation

** Upcoming date change for one of the two events

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Celtic calendar is:

16-17 March

West Cork Rally

Ireland

27 April

Pirelli Rally

Great Britain

21-23 June

Donegal Rally

Ireland

16-17 August

Ulster Rally

Great Britain

28-29 September

Cork 20 Rally

Ireland

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Central calendar is:

29-31 March

38. Valasska Rally Valmez

Czech Republic

17-18 May

47. Rally Cesky Krumlov

Czech Republic

07-08 June

Zagreb Open 45. INA Delta Rally

Croatia

11-13 July

Rally Weiz Styria

Austria

05-07 September

8. Mahle Rally Nova Gorica

Slovenia

31 October – 02 November

22. int ADMV Lausitz Rally

Germany

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Iberia calendar is:

15-16 February

Rali Serras de Fafe

Portugal

21-23 March

Rallye Sierra Morena

Spain

09-11 May

Rallye Vila de Adeje bp Tenerife-Trofeo Cicar

Spain

02-04 August

Rali Vinho da Madeira

Portugal

14-16 September

56 Rallye Princesa de Asturias Cuidad de Oviedo

Spain

15-16 November

Rali Casinos du Algarve

Portugal

The 2019 European Rally Trophy Final will be held at the Rallye International du Valais, Switzerland on 16-19 October.

The 2019 FIA Codasur Rally Championship calendar is:

08-10 March

Rally de la Tierra Colorada*

Argentina

05-07 April

Rally Tans Itapua

Paraguay

24-26 May

Rally de Erechim*

Brazil

23-25 August

Rally de Santa Cruz*

Bolivia

15-17 November

Rally del Atlantico

Uruguay

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA NACAM Rally Championship calendar is:

07-10 March

16 Rally Mexico*

Mexico

12-14 April

51 Rally Montanas*

Mexico

28-30 June

42 Rally Baie des Chaleurs*

Canada

29-31 August

16 Rally Sierra Juarez*

Mexico

26-28 September

3 Rally Nuestra Senora del Valle*

Venezuela

21-23 November

3 Rally Colima*

Mexico

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 R-GT Cup calendar is:

24-27 January

87 Rallye Monte Carlo

Monaco

28-31 March

Rallye de France – Tour de Corse

France

12-14 April

Rally di Sanremo

Italy

07-08 June

Zagreb Open 45 INA Delta Rally

Croatia

28-29 June

Renties Ypres Rally

Belgium

19-21 July

Rally di Roma Capitale*

Italy

22-25 August

ADAC Rallye Deutschland

Germany

16-19 October

Rallye International du Valais

Switzerland

* Subject to ASN confirmation

In order to increase participation in FIA regional rallies, it was approved that cars in Groups A, N, R and RGT will be permitted to participate in international rallies other than those of the FIA World Rally Championship during a further period of eight years following the expiry of their homologation.

The 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross Country – Rallies calendar is:

21-26 February

Manateq Qatar Cross‐Country Rally

Qatar

30 March - 04 April

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

UAE

05-11 May

Turkmen Desert Race

Turkmenistan

26 May - 01 June

Rally Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

04-08 October

Rallye du Maroc

Morocco

The 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross Country – Bajas calendar is:

14-17 February

Baja Russia‐Northern Forest

Russia

07-09 March

Dubai Baja

UAE

20-23 June

Italian Baja

Italy

25-28 July

Baja España Aragón

Spain

08-11 August

Hungarian Baja

Hungary

29 August - 01 September

Baja Poland

Poland

19-21 September

Jordan Baja

Jordan

24-26 October

Baja Portalegre 500

Portugal

FIA Electric and New Energies Championships

The calendar for the 2019 FIA E-Rally Regularity was confirmed as follows:

04-05 May

Greece

Hi‐Tech EKO Mobility Rally 2019

16-18 May

Czech Republic

8th Czech New Energies Rallye

30 May - 01 June

Switzerland

Rallye du Chablais

07-09 June

Portugal

Oeiras Eco Rally

28-30 June

France

Rallye du Gard

12-14 July

Czech Republic

Eco Energy Rally Bohemia

08 August

Canada

Rallye E‐Efficacite du Quebec

23-24 August

Iceland

eRally Iceland

05-08 September

Poland

Rally Poland New Energies

19-21 September

Slovenia

3rd MAHLE Eco Rally 2019

05-06 October

Spain

III Eco‐Rallye Bilbao

23-27 October

Monaco

4e eRallye Monte‐Carlo

16-17 November

Spain

Eco Rally de la Comunitat Valenciana

The 2019 Suzuka Solar Car Race will take place on 02-03 August.

FIA Hill Climb Commission

The 2019 FIA European Hill Climb Championship calendar is:

12-14 April

St Jean du Gard ‐ Col St Pierre

France

26-28 April

Rechberg

Austria

10-12 May

Rampa Internacional da Falperra

Portugal

17-19 May

Subida Internacional al Fito

Spain

31 May - 02 June

Ecce Homo Sternberk

Czech Republic

14-16 June

Glasbachrennen

Germany

05-07 July

Trento Bondone

Italy

19-21 July

Dobšinšký kopec

Slovakia

26-28 July

Limanowa

Poland

16-18 August

St. Ursanne ‐ Les Rangiers

Switzerland

30 August - 01 September

GHD Petrol Ilirska Bistrica

Slovenia

13-15 September

Buzetski dani

Croatia

A and N cars will now be permitted to take part in the European Hill Climb Championship and FIA International Hill Climb Cup for a further five years following the expiry of their homologation, to maintain competitiveness and keep the FIA hill climb competitions open to a wide range of cars.

FIA Historic Motor Sport Commission

The calendar for the FIA Masters Historic Formula One and Sports Car Championships is:

29-31 March

Paul Ricard

France

25-26 May

Brands Hatch GP*

Great Britain

28-30 June

Magny Cours

France

26-28 July

Silverstone GP*

Great Britain

09-11 August

Nürburgring*

Germany

06-08 September

Zandvoort

Netherlands

27-29 September

Spa‐Francorchamps*

Belgium

* Subject to promoter agreement

The FIA Masters Historic Formula One Sporting Regulations will be amended to reflect the introduction of four distinct titles for each of the championship classes.

The second edition of the FIA Historic Formula 3 European Cup will take place in Zandvoort, Netherlands, on 4-6 September 2019.

The 2019 FIA GT World Cup was approved to take place during the Macau Grand Prix from 14-17 November, subject to circuit homologation and promoter agreement. A dedicated class for Silver Drivers will be introduced.

The 2019 FIA GT Nations Cup was approved to take place at the Autodromo Vallelunga in Italy from 1-3 November. The addition of different categories of motor sport to future Nations Cup events is being evaluated, with the view to creating festival-style events across disciplines.

FIA Drifting

Following the success of the second FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup in Tokyo, updated FIA Guidelines for Drifting Events were prepared as the final act of the FIA Drifting Working Group.

The Guidelines were approved by the World Council and will be presented to the new FIA Drifting Commission that will begin work in early 2019.

FIA Safety Commission

Appendix L of the International Sporting Code, relating to the allocation of Super Licence Points, was updated. The table of Super Licence points has been revised and is available in the appendix to this press release which can be downloaded here.

An additional amendment was approved to reduce the maximum number of championships in which a driver can accumulate Super Licence points in a single calendar year from two to one.

The first-ever standard for ADR systems will be introduced, with the intention of opening the market to new suppliers and encouraging more competitive pricing.

FIA Women in Motorsport Commission

National selections for The Girls on Track Karting Challenge have now been completed in nine countries. The initial sociological survey results indicate a high level of satisfaction from the participants, who would also encourage female friends to try such an event. The European Final will be held at Le Mans on 8-10 March 2019 and will be followed by two training camps for the successful drivers. The project will then draw to a close on 2 October 2019 at the European Parliament in Brussels, where a karting slalom demonstration will also be hosted.

A new educational programme for girls aged from 8 to 18 was approved. This project, partly funded by the FIA Innovation Fund, will be launched in 2019. Under the name ‘FIA Girls On Track - Dare To Be Different’, the programme symbolises the collaboration of two successful existing programmes: D2BD founded by Susie Wolff and the FIA Karting Challenge launched this year in partnership with Erasmus+. Through this programme, the FIA intends to reach a much broader audience and highlight the numerous opportunities for girls in motor sport, not only as drivers but also functions such as engineering, management and communication.

Following the FIA Women Drivers’ Academy, the Commission was pleased to confirm that new opportunities are now open for girls in Endurance, with the participation of women planned in the Rookie Test in the World Endurance Championship in 2019, and female crews in ALMS & ELMS, with the ultimate goal of bringing women drivers to the podium of the Le Mans 24 Hours from 2019.

In Formula E, nine women drivers will take part in the official tests in Saudi Arabia on 16 December, following the first event of season five of the Championship.

As part of the Commission’s collaboration with FIA Karting, a minimum of one kart has been reserved for one of the finalists of The Girls on Track Karting Challenge who could contest the 2019 Karting Academy Trophy, helping to start a potential career in motor sport.

FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission

The Council accepted proposals relating to licences for participants with disabilities, including:

Disabled Driver Passport, which must be issued by the ASN to the competitor with detailing the following information:

Manual or automatic driver’s licence

The amount of time it takes the competitor to independently extricate himself from his competition vehicle

The details of adaptations needed for the competitor to control the competition vehicle

Ambulant or non-ambulant competitor. This Passport will supplement the International Licences for Drivers with Disabilities.